Hoboken, New Jersey, United States Looking for Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting (Fixed Term) at permanent Full Time

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Job Description

Position Summary:

This
fixed-term position is responsible for assisting the Executive
Director of Finance & Controller and Assistant Controller in all
aspects of the Controller’s Office during the implementation project
of the Workday Finance system. This includes overseeing the daily
operations of financial accounting related to account reconciliations,
capital assets, restricted gifts, student aid, payroll, accounts
payable and tax, as well as the monthly and annual closing processes
and financial reporting.

The Director of Financial Accounting &
Reporting will report directly to the Executive Director of Finance &
Controller. The assignment will be from February 2024 through August
15, 2025.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Primary assistant to the Executive Director of
Finance and Controller and Assistant Controller.

· Direct
communication with both internal and external auditors with respect to
all audit matters and deliverables. Direct responsibility for the
timely and accurate preparation of the monthly Financial Reporting
Package, including the coordination and facilitation of review with
the Financial Reporting Team.

· Direct responsibility for
the monthly and annual financial closing process with respect to
completeness, timeliness, and accuracy, including both the preparation
of accounting entries and complex reconciliations as well as review of
staff accounting entries and account reconciliations.

·
Provide leadership and guidance over the of the daily operations of
the Controller’s Office, with respect to fiscal policies and
expectations.

· Assistance in the completion of annual
audits (i.e. financial statement, single audit, ICUAA, etc.) as well
as ad hoc audits.

· Provide expertise, direction and
customer service and training to the campus community on matters of
accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting.

·
Collaborate with campus colleagues to develop and implement financial
and administrative policies and procedures.

· Special
projects, analyses and other responsibilities as assigned, including
system implementations and the identification and implementation of
process improvements.

· Review of Financial Policies and
Procedures to ensure adequate controls are in place and provide
recommendations for to strategically enhance financial performance and
better utilize technology to create efficiencies.

Required
Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or
finance with an accounting emphasis.

· A minimum of seven
years demonstrated success in a position of similar
responsibility.

· Certified Public Accountant
license.

· Demonstrated applied expertise in Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), auditing procedures and
compliance for not-for-profit organizations.

· Strong
supervisory and staff development skills.

· Accuracy,
attention to detail, analytical, time management, complex
problem-solving, and analysis, and organizational skills

·
Excellent judgment in determining the best approach to performing
the job functions and projects, both individually and in coordination
with others.

· Ability to manage multiple projects
concurrently, to prioritize tasks and establish work plans and
timelines.

· Ability to identify best practices and
implement improvements.

· Must be a dedicated professional
and team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
with people at all levels of the organization.

· Advanced
computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

·
Master’s degree in accounting or finance with an accounting
emphasis

· Prior experience in a University or other
not-for-profit organization, including experience in a decentralized
environment collaborating with other departments.

· System
implementation experience.

· Proficiency in Excel and
ability to work with large amounts of data.

· Experience
with Workday (Financials, Student, Payroll/HCM)

Department

Workday Financials Project – Controller’s
Office

General Submission Guidelines:  

Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for
any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each
application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the
job. 

 

Academic Submission Guidelines:
 

Please submit:  

• Cover
  letter 

• Curriculum vitae 

• Research
  statement 

• Teaching statement that
  includes a) teaching interests, b) teaching philosophy, and c) a plan
  on how to create an inclusive environment for students of all
  backgrounds in terms of classroom teaching, student advising, and
  graduate student mentoring 

• Contact info for at
  least 2-3 references (school-specific; please refer to job posting) 

 

Still Have Questions?
 

If you have any questions regarding your
application, please contact [email protected] . 

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an
employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or
harassment against candidates or employees based on legally
impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to,
race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality,
citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or
civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood
trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical
conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student
body and strongly encourages applications from people of all
backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era
Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. 

NSF ADVANCE Institution Stevens values diversity and seeks
candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive
environment for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. We
are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and
policies and strongly encourage applications from women, racial and
ethnic minority candidates, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities. 

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